The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed back to center stage after defeating a gritty and resilient UConn team in the women’s semifinal on Friday night. But waiting for them will be their fiercest competitor yet – the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks. Iowa and South Carolina will face off in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon after two very different journeys this season. Guard …
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24 celebrities and media figures who ran for political office
It is not uncommon that public figures, particularly in entertainment and media, try to enter public service, whether it be for mayor, for Congress or even for president. With the 2024 election just around the corner, here are 24 celebrities and media figures who have run, or are currently running, for political office. Clay Aiken Clay Aiken of “American Idol” …
Read More »Iowa's close win over UConn in women's Final Four draws record ratings
Women’s college basketball continues to captivate the nation’s attention. Just a few days ago, the rematch of last year’s NCAA Division I women’s basketball national championship between LSU and Iowa drew more than 12 million viewers. It became the most watched women’s college basketball game on record — until now. Approximately 9.9 million viewers tuned in last year to watch …
Read More »WWE star Cody Rhodes has scare before WrestleMania 40 kicks off
WWE star Cody Rhodes had a scare a day before WrestleMania 40 Night 1, where he will team with Seth Rollins to take on The Rock and Roman Reigns. Rhodes started Friday thanking the Philadelphia Fire Department, sparking concerns around the pro wrestling world. He then revealed what happened. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cody Rhodes leaves …
Read More »LSU running back avoids attempted murder charge in February shooting: report
LSU running back Trey Holly will not face an attempted murder charge in a February shooting that left two people injured, according to reports. A grand jury rejected the charge Friday and instead charged Holly with one felony count of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality, ESPN reported. Trey Holly (25) runs the ball against the the Army …
Read More »Former MLB All-Star J.J. Hardy catches heat from neighbors after starting construction on backyard field
If you build it, they might complain. An Arizona woman is speaking out after she says her neighbor, former MLB-All Star J.J. Hardy, started construction on a baseball field in his backyard. J.J. Hardy, a Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame player, waves to the crowd before throwing the ceremonial first pitch during Game 2 of a division series between the …
Read More »WrestleMania 40: The Rock pins Cody Rhodes to help give Roman Reigns advantage on Night 2
Roman Reigns and The Rock reminded Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins just how steep the mountain was to get to the top of the WWE at WrestleMania 40 on Saturday night. The Rock pinned Rhodes after an acknowledgment to The Bloodline and some trash talk to Rhodes’ mother. It was far from an easy match for The Bloodline. It turned …
Read More »WrestleMania 40: Sami Zayn upsets Gunther to win Intercontinental Championship, end historic reign
Sami Zayn was the Rocky Balboa to Gunther’s Ivan Drago Saturday night at WrestleMania 40. After taking a beating in the middle of the ring, Zayn came almost out of nowhere and stunned “The Ring General” multiple times. He didn’t give up despite taking chop after chop to the chest. He left Philadelphia as the new Intercontinental Champion. CLICK HERE …
Read More »Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith's remarks on immigration resurface with months to go before election
Longtime sports commentator and television host Stephen A Smith was joined by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkely during a late February edition of his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Smith and Barkley discussed a variety of sports-related topics during their hour-long conversation, including Barkley’s well-known dislike of the city of San Antonio. “We all know which …
Read More »WrestleMania 40: Rhea Ripley tops Becky Lynch in hotly contested match to retain women's title
Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch heated up a chilly Lincoln Financial Field Saturday night to start WrestleMania 40 with the women’s world championship on the line. Ripley and Lynch put on a classic match for the Philadelphia fans. It started with Lynch narrating excerpts from her book, “The Man: Not Your Average Girl,” before she entered the ring. Motionless in …
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